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to constrict
01
apertar, constringir
to become less in size or width, creating a sensation of tightness
Intransitive
Exemplos
His chest constricts when he experiences high levels of anxiety.
O peito dele se contrai quando ele experimenta altos níveis de ansiedade.
The blood vessels are constricting in response to the cold weather.
Os vasos sanguíneos estão contraindo em resposta ao clima frio.
02
apertar, constringir
to tighten, squeeze, or narrow down in order to reduce in size
Transitive: to constrict sth
Exemplos
The tight bandage constricted the swollen ankle, providing support and reducing inflammation.
A atadura apertada apertou o tornozelo inchado, proporcionando suporte e reduzindo a inflamação.
The surgeon constricted the blood vessel with surgical clips to control bleeding during the operation.
O cirurgião apertou o vaso sanguíneo com clipes cirúrgicos para controlar o sangramento durante a operação.
03
restringir, limitar
to restrict the things someone can or wants to do
Transitive: to constrict someone's freedoms or abilities
Exemplos
The strict rules constricted the students' freedom to express themselves creatively.
As regras rígidas restringiam a liberdade dos alunos para se expressarem criativamente.
Financial constraints constricted their ability to travel and explore new destinations.
Restrições financeiras restringiram sua capacidade de viajar e explorar novos destinos.
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